Pilot in fatal Catalina crash took off after dark, despite warning. Report sheds light on why
Briefly

The preliminary report indicates that the Beechcraft 95-B44's pilot took off after dark against warnings, highlighting the perilous conditions at the island's airport.
Insufficient power and a lack of proper clearance contributed to the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board emphasized that the airport's night operations are deemed unsafe.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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